Tech Reporter, Associate (INDG)

Bloomberg BNA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,608; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg Industry Group is seeking a Tech Reporter, Associate to cover tech policy in Congress from our Arlington, VA office. The role involves researching, writing news stories and features, and developing sources to sustain a robust beat under tight deadlines.

You will work with Bloomberg Industry Group publishing tools, demonstrate strong proofreading skills, and engage with officials, attend hearings, and report clearly for our audience.

Qualifications

• Report and write news stories and features on tech policy under deadline.
• Develop a beat with sources, ideas and interviews.
• Bachelor’s degree in English or journalism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report on tech policy in Congress with minimal editing under deadline.
• Attend meetings, hearings, and events to report accurately for deadline.
• Proofread and edit copy for clarity and accuracy.

Skills

News reporting

Deadline reporting

Source development

Interviewing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or journalism

Tools

Bloomberg tools

MS Office

Job description

## Tech Reporter, Associate (INDG)Applylocations: Arlington, VA - 1801 S Bell (INDG)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 143192Performs general assignment and beat reporting on tech policy in Congress and writes in-depth analytical pieces. Researches, and writes news stories and features for assigned publication(s).**What you will do:*** ### Demonstrated ability to report and write news stories and features with minimal editing under deadline.* ### Working knowledge of journalism principles and techniques.* ### Demonstrated ability to develop and cover a beat, including developing sources, developing story ideas, and conducting interviews.* ### Knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes.* ### Ability to attend outside meetings, hearings, news events, etc., and to report on them clearly and accurately for deadline.* ### Proficiency in MS Office.* ### Ability to use Bloomberg Industry Group publishing tools and other technology effectively with Bloomberg Industry Group training.* ### Excellent proofreading skills.**You need to have:*** ### Bachelor’s degree with coursework in English or journalism preferred.* ### 3 - 5 years’ experience in journalism, including at least one year reporting on subject areas covered by assigned publications.**Compensation Range:**$70,000.00-$88,608.00 Placement in the salary range will be decided upon completion of the interview process. Salary determination will be determined based on factors including but not limited to relevant experience, demonstrated skills related to the requirements of the role, education, certifications, and geographic location. **Equal Opportunity**Bloomberg Industry Group maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg Industry Group’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Company is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law (“Protected Characteristic”). Bloomberg prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics (“Discrimination”).